Bachelor of Business Hons (Human Resource Management)

What is the Human Resource Management stream on the BBS (Hons) programme?

Human Resource management is working with and managing people. The Human Resource stream offers a professional qualification that develops the skills, knowledge and competencies required of Human Resource Professionals today. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) The stream covers all areas of human resource management (HRM), employee development, employee wellbeing and employment relations developing links with HRM and the broader business environment. The modules balance practical Human Resource Management skills that can be applied in the everyday operational role of Human Resource professionals and developing the strategic competencies for progression into more senior management roles.

What are the roles?

HRM graduates can access opportunities in all sectors across the public and private sector as all major organisations have a HR department. There is progression and growth through a variety of roles such as:

HR administrators

HR generalists and HR managers

Recruitment consultants

Trainers and training and development managers

Benefits managers

HR consultants

Health and Safety officer

Language Options

While undertaking the Bachelor of Business (Hons) you are encouraged to study one of four languages, although this is not a requirement. Languages offered:

French

German

Irish

Spanish

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for Bachelor of Business (Hons)

2 subjects: H5

4 subjects: O6/H7

English or Irish: O6/H7

Mathematics: O6/H7

Language recommendations for Bachelor of Business (Hons)

French: O3/H6 in French

German: O3/H6 in German

Spanish: O3/H6 in Spanish

Irish: H5 in Irish

Spanish Ab Initio: For those starting Spanish as a beginner there are no special requirements.

CAO: Choosing your options

When you apply to the CAO you basically choose either Business common entry (BUS code on the CAO) or Business common entry with a language (BWL code on the CAO). However, the most important thing to remember is that it does not matter which combination you choose through the CAO - once you start in WIT in September, you can change both your specialisation and your language options. In fact, you only have to finalise your specialisation option at the end of Year 2. This will give you extra time to figure out which area you are really interested and choose the specialism that is right for you.

Code Description

BUS Business (Common entry with stream options: Accounting, Economics and Finance, Human Resource Management, Management,

Marketing)

BWL Business with a Language (Common entry with stream options: Accounting, Economics and Finance, Human Resource

Management, Management, Marketing).

NOTE: Applicants who select one specific degree option are guaranteed a place in that programme (e.g. WD048 BWL), subject to meeting the entry requirements and points. Applicants who select Business with a Language (BWL) select one of the following language options in year 1: French, German, Irish, or Spanish subject to meeting the language recommendations.

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Bachelor of Business (Hons):

QQI FET/FETAC Entry

Advanced Entry - Years 2, 3, 4 or 5

Non-EU Applicants

Mature Entry Route

We offer bespoke English language programmes to international students and graduates who require additional English language support before commencing their undergraduate or postgraduate study at WIT. The aim of this programme is to assist students in:

• developing their knowledge of English for Academic Purposes
• developing their critical thinking skills
• learning to become effective self-directed learners and researchers
• enhancing their social and inter-cultural skills by integrating into student life in Ireland.

Bachelor of Business (Hons) HRM Career Opportunities

Graduates from this Programme have gone on to pursue a wide variety of careers, including careers in marketing, human resource management, accounting, consulting and banking and finance. A graduate of this degree will be suitable to take up a position at a junior/middle management level in many types of business organisations ranging from small family businesses to multi-national corporations. Graduates of the HRM Stream will be very well-positioned to pursue a career in areas such as:

HR administrators

HR generalists and HR managers

Recruitment consultants

Trainers and training and development managers

Benefits managers

HR consultants

Health and Safety officer

Teaching

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Scholarships & Awards

The Bachelor of Business (Hons) has a number of competitive awards and scholarships available to students including:

John Hume Scholarship (awarded by the combined Waterford Credit Unions)

Annual Dean's list excellence awards

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Professional Body Exemptions

Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) award are also entitled to exemptions from many of the leading professional accountancy and management bodies including:

CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development)

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Follow on Study

Numerous follow on study options at WIT are available to gradudates of the Bachelor of Business (Hons) including a Master of Business and a Master by Reserach.

Master of Business Internationalisation

Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

Master of Business (Management)

Master of Business (Corporate Administration)

Master by Research

• In order to make an application, you must first register and create an account with PAC.

• An application can be made by a student, or by an agent on behalf of the student.

• You will need access to a credit card to facilitate payment of the application fee of €50. You will be unable to complete the application process until payment has successfully been made.

• Upload all relevant documentation and scanned copies of your CV and Transcripts. Alternatively, you can post them to the PAC centre in Galway and they will upload them on your behalf